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With reference to the nuclear and strategic mineral resources of India, consider the following statements:

1. Monazite sands, which serve as a primary source of Thorium, are predominantly found along the coastal beach sands of Kerala, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu.
2. Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh is recognized by the Atomic Minerals Directorate as hosting one of the largest reserves of Uranium in the world.
3. Domestic production of crude petroleum in India currently meets more than 80% of the country's annual energy consumption requirements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyCevap
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect. Domestic crude petroleum production in India covers less than 15-20% of domestic demand, with the remainder being imported.
Statements 1 and 2 accurately present the distribution of nuclear energy minerals in India. Monazite sands along the southern and eastern coasts are rich sources of Thorium, and the Tummalapalle belt in Andhra Pradesh is one of the world's largest known Uranium deposits. Statement 3 is false because domestic crude oil meets only a minor fraction (under 20%) of national demand, with India relying heavily on crude imports.

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1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Monazite sands and Thorium.
Monazite is a placer mineral found extensively in the coastal sands of Kerala (Palakkad/Kollam), Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, containing rich deposits of Thorium and rare earth elements. Statement 1 is correct.
Geological survey data confirms India holds world-leading reserves of Thorium in coastal monazite deposits.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Uranium reserves at Tummalapalle.
Tummalapalle mine located in the Kadapa basin of Andhra Pradesh was confirmed by the Atomic Energy Commission of India to contain massive reserves of Uranium, making it one of the largest global deposits. Statement 2 is correct.
Tummalapalle is a major nuclear mineral site in India's strategic energy landscape.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding domestic crude petroleum fulfillment.
India is highly import-dependent for crude petroleum, importing more than 85% of its total crude oil needs. Domestic crude oil production fulfills less than 15-20% of domestic demand. Statement 3 is incorrect.
High demand coupled with limited domestic oil extraction makes India a major net importer of petroleum products.

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Distribution and strategic importance of Indian nuclear minerals (Thorium, Uranium) and fossil fuel import dependency.
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Mineral and Energy Resources of India

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